▶ Your Answer : While some people argue that the best ability that teachers should require is to provide a great class for the students. However, I do not think that this is the only abilty that teachers must have. They also need to give good advice to the students. This is because students need guidance from people that are more experienced and older. second, by giving good advice, students can retain a better relationship with their teachers.
First, students, especially high school students that need to decide their major in university, needs guidance from those who have went through the same problem. Students normally get advice from friends,and parents. However, in the case of university entrance and their plans for further education, students prefer to get advice from their teachers who have seen many students entering universities each year. It would be preferable for the teachers to have an ability to give excelant advice for their students on these challenges that they encounter throughout their high school life. Statistics gathered from Seoul National university indicates that among 2000 high school students, 60% of the students listened to practical advice that their school teachers have given to them. The reason was that students thought they were reliable in that they have helped many students to decide on their major.
Second, students can have a better relationship with their teachers when the teachers give advice and help. Many students these days encounter problems such as on their relationship between their friends, family problems, and concerns about their future. While they spend most of their time in school, teachers' advice and help to resolve these problems allow students to trust their teachers and also to build a stronger relationship with the teachers. This is very important because school is not only to enhance students' academic performance but also to help them learn things through social relationships. In my case, I struggled to decide my subject between history and economy. This was an important decision as I had to study the chosen subject for 2 years. Thus, I went to the school library to see my economics teacher to get advice. Her advice, now that I think of, was very useful and also helped me to feel closer to other teachers as well.
The reasons stated above explain why I believe that advice from teachers are very important to students. In this regard, I believe teachers should not only be skilled at teaching, but also provide good advice. |